Kicking off a week of Keynote & Coffee talks, Garry Golden presented, “Tapping Your Inner Futurist: The Future of Transportation & Mobility,” on Tuesday, November 4.

By SEMA Editors

The Keynote & Coffee series—taking place each morning throughout the week of the 2014 SEMA Show—continues on Thursday, November 6. During the sessions, Showgoers enjoy free coffee while they hear from industry leaders providing insight on how to stay competitive in the fast-moving specialty-equipment market.

While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

Join the session for industry insights and a free cup of coffee in room N258.

	Kicking off a week of Keynote & Coffee talks, Garry Golden presented, “Tapping Your Inner Futurist: The Future of Transportation & Mobility,” on Tuesday, November 4.

By SEMA Editors

The Keynote & Coffee series—taking place each morning throughout the week of the 2014 SEMA Show—continues on Thursday, November 6. During the sessions, Showgoers enjoy free coffee while they hear from industry leaders providing insight on how to stay competitive in the fast-moving specialty-equipment market.

While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

Join the session for industry insights and a free cup of coffee in room N258.

By SEMA Editors

On the opening day of the 2014 SEMA Show, bonspeedMedia debuted its original automotive series, “Shift and Steer,” in the Mothers’ Polish, Waxes and Cleaners semi-truck display. The show, which features a variety of automotive programming that focuses on performance industry and enthusiast passion, will also run Wednesday and Thursday at the same time and location.

“Shift and Steer” is hosted by Brad Fanshaw, owner of bonspeed Wheels and award winning automotive designer and builder; Pete Chapouris, president of SO-CAL Speed Shop; Matt D’Andria, co-host of the CarCast podcast with Adam Carolla and host Car Collectors for GQ Magazine; Aaron Hagar, owner of Rat Runners Garage.

Creators of the show will take a multimedia approach to its content, offering podcasts and videos, as well as supplemental social media posts that encourage and maintain audience interaction. Enthusiasts can download “Shift and Steer” podcast episodes by subscribing through  iTunes. “Shift and Steer” can also be found on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @ShiftSteerMedia.

By SEMA Editors

On the opening day of the 2014 SEMA Show, bonspeedMedia debuted its original automotive series, “Shift and Steer,” in the Mothers’ Polish, Waxes and Cleaners semi-truck display. The show, which features a variety of automotive programming that focuses on performance industry and enthusiast passion, will also run Wednesday and Thursday at the same time and location.

“Shift and Steer” is hosted by Brad Fanshaw, owner of bonspeed Wheels and award winning automotive designer and builder; Pete Chapouris, president of SO-CAL Speed Shop; Matt D’Andria, co-host of the CarCast podcast with Adam Carolla and host Car Collectors for GQ Magazine; Aaron Hagar, owner of Rat Runners Garage.

Creators of the show will take a multimedia approach to its content, offering podcasts and videos, as well as supplemental social media posts that encourage and maintain audience interaction. Enthusiasts can download “Shift and Steer” podcast episodes by subscribing through  iTunes. “Shift and Steer” can also be found on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @ShiftSteerMedia.

	The prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ed Pink (center) from special guest Barry Meguiar (left) during the New Products Awards Breakfast, Tuesday, November 4.

By SEMA Editors

The prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ed Pink during the New Products Awards Breakfast, Tuesday, November 4. Founded nearly a decade ago, the award is presented to the founders and pioneers of the hot-rod industry. Previous winners of the award include Dave McClelland, Wally Parks, Carroll Shelby, George Barris, Vic Edelbrock, Jack Roush, Ed Iskenderian, Jack Chisenhall, Bill Smith and Alex Xydias.

Ed Pink, the Legendary “Old Master” of engine builders, has enjoyed success with his Southern California business, Ed Pink Racing Engines, as well as individual achievements, including being inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012. His expertise in numerous motorsport disciplines has contributed to more than 500 wins and accomplishments in drag racing, midgets, silver crowns, hydro planes, desert racing, Indy cars, sports cars and drifting.

“The SEMA Show is the most logical and best home for the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Terry Karges, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum. “As a pioneer in the industry, Mr. Petersen was an inspiration and mentor for many.”

Petersen started Hot Rod magazine in 1948 with $400. The Petersen empire grew to become the largest and most successful publishing enterprise in the West. Hot Rod, Motor Trend and dozens of other Petersen titles packed newsstand racks throughout the United States and, at their peak, Petersen magazines reached nearly 80 million readers per month.

	The prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ed Pink (center) from special guest Barry Meguiar (left) during the New Products Awards Breakfast, Tuesday, November 4.

By SEMA Editors

The prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ed Pink during the New Products Awards Breakfast, Tuesday, November 4. Founded nearly a decade ago, the award is presented to the founders and pioneers of the hot-rod industry. Previous winners of the award include Dave McClelland, Wally Parks, Carroll Shelby, George Barris, Vic Edelbrock, Jack Roush, Ed Iskenderian, Jack Chisenhall, Bill Smith and Alex Xydias.

Ed Pink, the Legendary “Old Master” of engine builders, has enjoyed success with his Southern California business, Ed Pink Racing Engines, as well as individual achievements, including being inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012. His expertise in numerous motorsport disciplines has contributed to more than 500 wins and accomplishments in drag racing, midgets, silver crowns, hydro planes, desert racing, Indy cars, sports cars and drifting.

“The SEMA Show is the most logical and best home for the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Terry Karges, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum. “As a pioneer in the industry, Mr. Petersen was an inspiration and mentor for many.”

Petersen started Hot Rod magazine in 1948 with $400. The Petersen empire grew to become the largest and most successful publishing enterprise in the West. Hot Rod, Motor Trend and dozens of other Petersen titles packed newsstand racks throughout the United States and, at their peak, Petersen magazines reached nearly 80 million readers per month.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.

	SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting announces the top 10 finalists for the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7.

By SEMA Editors

More than 125 vehicle builders and car customizers entered the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition taking place at SEMA Ignited, Friday, November 7. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

Judges—editors of leading automotive magazines—Sam Du from Super Street, David Freiburger from Hot Rod, and Fred Williams from Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off Road—have selected the Top 10 builders:

• Dale Dondel, ’14 Ford Raptor Pre-Runner
• Kyle Tucker, ’69 Camaro
• Larry McCrae, Jeep JK
• Ringbrothers, ’66 Chevy Chevelle
• Troy Ladd, ’32 Ford Roadster
• Jeff Kinsey, ’32 Ford 4-Door Sedan
• Steve Strope, ’67 Ford Black Ops Fairlane
• Gordon Aram, ’78 Ford Mustang II
• Bobby Alloway, ’37 Chevy Coupe
• Rick Dore, ’48 Jaguar

These 10 finalists will now judge one another and vote to determine who will be named the ultimate winner in the 2014 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The competition is the foundation for a nationwide television special that will be filmed at the inaugural SEMA Ignited, an event taking place after the trade-only SEMA Show closes, on Friday, November 7, from 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Hundreds of vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center after the SEMA Show and make their way to The LINQ near the strip in Las Vegas, where SEMA Ignited will be taking place. They will join exhibitors, products and celebrities from the SEMA Show at The LINQ, along with food trucks, music and entertainment.